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I've noticed that my C Reactive Protein were always high when I was taking creatine and doing strength training and wasn't sure which was the culprit. Likely bo

I've noticed that my C Reactive Protein were always high when I was taking creatine and doing strength training and wasn't sure which was the culprit. Likely both. Is there a way to account or correct for high hsCRP related to exercise or is the recommendation to do less intense exercise?

Snehpatel1 4y ago
This hits perfectly on an FAQ we have: Are there any times I should avoid testing? Experts recommend avoiding testing when you might be experiencing an acute (short term) elevation in hsCRP. Some instances that cause short term elevation include bacterial or viral infections and strenuous exercise (like running a marathon). These cause short term elevations in hsCRP because acute inflammation (short term spikes in inflammation) can help the body clear pathogens and heal tissues. Here is some related scientific literature you may enjoy: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0735109705004705#:~:text=Conclusions,counter%2DAPR%20after%20strenuous%20exercise https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S073510970...